Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World
Dive into the multifaceted landscape of global security and safety challenges through this comprehensive course offered at the prestigious Leiden University.
Dive into the multifaceted landscape of global security and safety challenges through this comprehensive course offered at the prestigious Leiden University.
Delve into the pressing security and safety challenges of our interconnected world with this comprehensive course from Leiden University. You'll examine how issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact societies globally and explore the complexities of addressing these 'wicked problems'. The course introduces key concepts in safety and security, risk management, and multi-level governance approaches. Through case studies of real-world incidents like the Kursk submarine disaster and the Boston Marathon bombing, you'll gain practical insights into how various actors respond to security challenges. You'll also learn a three-step approach (Explore, Understand, Do) for analyzing complex security situations. Featuring expert interviews and peer assessments, this course offers a multidisciplinary perspective on modern security challenges, ideal for those interested in international relations, public policy, or security studies.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of 'wicked problems' in global security
Differentiate between safety and security in various contexts
Analyze risk management approaches and their limitations
Apply a multi-level, multi-actor perspective to security challenges
Use the three-step approach (Explore, Understand, Do) to analyze security cases
Evaluate real-world security incidents through case studies
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern security and safety challenges in our globalized world. It begins by exploring the concept of 'wicked problems' and how they apply to global security issues. Students will then delve into the definitions of safety and security, learning about risk management approaches and their critiques. The course emphasizes a multi-level, multi-actor perspective on security challenges, introducing a three-step approach (Explore, Understand, Do) for analyzing complex situations. Through case studies like the Kursk submarine disaster, Boston Marathon bombing, and Bhopal disaster, students will apply their learning to real-world scenarios. The curriculum also includes expert interviews on cybersecurity incidents, providing insights into how different stakeholders manage security crises. Throughout the course, students will engage in peer assessments and discussions, developing critical thinking skills in addressing global security challenges.
Introduction
Module 1 · 22 Minutes to complete
Global Challenges and Wicked Problems
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Safety and Security
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Perspectives and Levels
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Case Studies
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Security and Safety in Practice
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Case Study: Explore, Understand, Do.
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Cybersecurity Governance at Leiden University
Dr. Bibi van den Berg (1975) is an associate professor at Leiden University, where she serves as the Director of Education and heads the Cybersecurity Governance research group at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, located in The Hague. She holds both an MA and a PhD in philosophy from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Pioneering Research in Security Studies
Dr. Ruth Prins serves as an assistant professor at Leiden University, where she is the program director for the Bachelor of Security Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs. With dual master's degrees in public administration from VU University Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam, she further advanced her expertise by earning a PhD from Erasmus University. Dr. Prins teaches both bachelor and master courses focused on crisis and security management, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding complex security challenges. Her research spans critical themes such as urban security, the role of mayors in local leadership, and the dynamics of police systems. Notably, she has contributed significantly to the discourse on integrated safety policies and crisis management structures, particularly in the context of Dutch municipalities. Through her innovative teaching methods, including the "Explore, Understand, and Do" framework, Dr. Prins equips students with essential tools to navigate the multifaceted landscape of contemporary security issues.
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